St. John's Lutheran ChurchWarrenton, MO

Daily Email: Thursday, September 22, 2016

DEVOTION: Luke 16:19-31 (ESV)
"The Rich Man and Lazarus"

¹⁹"There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. ²⁰And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, ²¹who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. ²²The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side.^[a] The rich man also died and was buried, ²³and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. ²⁴And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.' ²⁵But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. ²⁶And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' ²⁷And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house— ²⁸for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' ²⁹But Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.' ³⁰And he said, 'No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' ³¹He said to him, 'If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.'"

At first glance, it looks like Jesus is saying that if you don't help poor people and give them what they need, you're going to hell. Not so fast.

Apathy and disregard for those who are hurting and those who are lost is just a symptom of a much bigger problem. UNBELIEF.

The rich man went to hell because of his unbelief, which caused him to not care for Lazarus even though Lazarus laid at his gate and begged with sores all over his body. He had the ability to help and he didn't, because the Holy Spirit didn't live in Him.

Surely there is a difference between the poor and those who can help themselves but don't. There is also a difference between those who use and abuse those who help and those who truly need help. We need to be discerning in these matters.

Helping people usually means getting involved in their lives and finding out if they're true or charlatans. It means digging deeper. It means caring for their soul. That takes work, effort, and time.   It takes a heart that truly cares for those who are less fortunate than we are. it means getting your hands and your heart dirty.

That's what true ministry and mission work is all about. It is a messy thing. It is full of twists and turns, difficulties and heartaches. But it is also the most rewarding thing a person can do.

If God has given you a heart for the downtrodden, hurting, and lost then go with your heart. The Holy Spirit works when and where he will, and he definitely works in all of his children!

Also, know that there will come times when you won't help those who need help like you should. It's not ok. there's no excuse for it, but it is also sin that God forgives in those who believe.   Repent! Turn from your sin and receive the refreshing peace that true forgiveness can give. Then go and do as the Holy Spirit moves you! Don't just give under compulsion, but out of love for the person you are giving to. Give out of love and you will be blessed!

Let us pray: Lord, turn my heart of stone to a heart filled with love for the lost. Then help me to use my gifts to serve those you love. Amen.

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CALENDAR
Thurs- Karate 6-7:30; No Lutheranism 101 tonight.
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am; Men leave for men's retreat
Sat- St John's booth at the Fall Festival downtown Noon-9pm; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Basement reserved all afternoon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Addie Hoelscher 11- Savannah Masters

Ushers- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke

Altar- Set up- Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up- Lois Boeger

Elders-  Sat- Roy Bohning;  8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Jim Rahn

Greeters- 8:30- John and Joanne Hachtel; 11- Dave and Lil Winter

Lay Readers- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Jim Rahn

Piano- Sat- Molly Hendershot

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30- Schaumbergs
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ:   Who was the ffirst person that ever saw the "writing on the wall"? King Belshazzar.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who interpreted the writing on the wall and what did the writing on the wall mean?

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NEWS!!!!

HELP IS STILL NEEDED FOR ST. JOHN'S CONCESSION BOOTH AT THE FALL FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY!!

1. We will be serving beer at the Fall Festival on Main Street that will be taking place September 24th from 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. We need volunteers to set up at around 9:30 and folks to serve from noon-9pm (If you can only do an hour or two that'd be great too.)

2. The Oktoberfest committee is still looking for some help on October 1st from 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. We need people to help with food, games, set up, and tear down.

If you can help with either of these call Kelsey at 573-803-7826 or reply to this email, and I will forward the info to her.

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MEN'S RETREAT IS THIS WEEKEND!

You can still go if you want to. Cost is $55! Call or text me at 636-359-1061 or reply to this email.

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OKTOBERFEST IS OCTOBER 1!!

Where? St. John's

What? a genuine Oktoberfest with real German food, bier, polka, games, bounce houses, and lots of fun!!

When? 4-10pm on October 1

What is needed? There are a lot of supplies and volunteers that are needed to make this happen! Call or text Kelsey @ 573-803-7826 to volunteer or to find out what is still needed.

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ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 9am-2pm!

Vendors should reserve their table through the church office 456-2888. Tables rent for $25 and checks should be madde payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.

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DO YOU SHOP AT KROGER? IF YOU DO YOU CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS!!!

Little Lambs receives a percentage of your purchases when you register your Kroger Plus Card number at www.kroger.com/communityawards. Register today!

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STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS MORE STEPHEN MINISTERS!!

Stephen ministry is a one on one caring ministry in which a person goes through 50 hours off training to be a better listener and care giver. Even if you don't become an active Stephen Minister, this training is beneficial just for your daily life!

Please consider going through the training! It is very beneficial.

And please consider becoming a Stephen Minister. It has been a huge help and benefit to our congregation for the last 13 years, and I would love to see it grow!

Call me at 636-359-1061 to let me know you're interested. Or go to www.stephenministry.org to learn more about it.

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GENERAL PRAYER

For BOB RUHL as he continues to struggle greatly to get better. He is still in New Florence Care Center.

For PAM BUELTMANN as she recovers from a broken hip at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehab in Washington.

For JOYCE PIETZSCHKE as she is recovering from pneumonia and intestinal issues. She Is now in Parklane Rehab in Wentzville.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from a severe kidney infection at home.

For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been placed on hospice care due to cancer. She is at home.

For DENNIS PERREY, who is recovering at home from a very serious tractor and brush hog accident. He has 6 broken ribs, both lungs were punctured and, 2 vertebrae were cracked.

Sermon from 9/18/16

Please watch and share!

https://youtu.be/AoEOZFZBVb4

Daily Email: Wednesday, September 21, 2016

DEVOTION: 1 Timothy 6:6-19English Standard Version (ESV)
⁶But godliness with contentment is great gain, ⁷for we brought nothing into the world, and^[a] we cannot take anything out of the world. ⁸But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. ⁹But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. ¹⁰For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.
¹¹But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. ¹²Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. ¹³I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before^[b] Pontius Pilate made the good confession, ¹⁴to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, ¹⁵which he will display at the proper time—he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, ¹⁶who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.
¹⁷As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. ¹⁸They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, ¹⁹thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

Coveting is such a big deal that in the Lutheran version of the Ten Commandments there are two about it. It causes all sorts of strife within families, within individuals, and even within the church. We covet what another church has (more people, a better sound system, a praise band, a cooler youth group) and so we have to do everything we can to be like them. We covet the popularity of another person and so we dress like him, act like him, and even change our own physical appearance to look like him. We covet another's property so we work harder, sacrifice more, and even steal and do dishonest things to get what we want. We want to feel good, we covet comfort, and so we think that having sex with anyone and everyone and doing drugs will give us the feelings we desire.

All the while Godliness with contentment is the greatest gain you can have. There's nothing more peaceful than Godliness with contentment. There's nothing more peaceful that being in God's Word with enough food to eat and clothes on our back. Everything else can be crumbling around us, but if we have God, His Word, and His forgiveness we can be content with these things.

I love the tiny house movement. I love the minimalist movement. I love that the next generation isn't about things as much as my generation and the one before mine. But I also wish they would be content with God and with His grace a bit more, instead of always being about the latest experience or the newest form of entertainment or adventure.

My prayer for you, and for myself for that matter, is that we have more Godliness with contentment so that we may have great gain through the Holy Spirit.

Let us pray: Lord, make me content with what I have and if my stuff is getting in the way of my contentment, make me get rid of it. Amen.

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CALENDAR
Wed- Ladies Aid Noon; Choir 7; Karin Klaustermeier's birthday (Please wish her a happy birthday in some way today!)
Thurs- Karate 6-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6:30pm
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am; Men leave for men's retreat
Sat- St John's booth at the Fall Festival downtown Noon-9pm; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Basement reserved all afternoon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Addie Hoelscher 11- Savannah Masters

Ushers- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke

Altar- Set up- Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up- Lois Boeger

Elders- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Jim Rahn

Greeters- 8:30- John and Joanne Hachtel; 11- Dave and Lil Winter

Lay Readers- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Jim Rahn

Piano- Sat- Molly Hendershot

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30- Schaumbergs
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What were the four beasts that Daniel saw in his vision?

A lion with wings like an eagle

A bear that was raised up on one of it's sides (I don't know what this means)

A leopard who had four wings and four heads

An unidentified beast with iron teeth and ten horns. Whatever it didn't devour it trampled under foot.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: Who was the ffirst person that ever saw the "writing on the wall"?

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NEWS!!!!

HELP IS STILL NEEDED FOR ST. JOHN'S CONCESSION BOOTH AT THE FALL FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY!!

__________________________________________________________________________________

MEN'S RETREAT IS THIS WEEKEND!

You can still go if you want to. Cost is $55! Call or text me at 636-359-1061 or reply to this email.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

OKTOBERFEST IS OCTOBER 1!!

Where? St. John's

What? a genuine Oktoberfest with real German food, bier, polka, games, bounce houses, and lots of fun!!

When? 4-10pm on October 1

What is needed? There are a lot of supplies and volunteers that are needed to make this happen! Call or text Kelsey @ 573-803-7826 to volunteer or to find out what is still needed.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 9am-2pm!

Vendors should reserve their table through the church office 456-2888. Tables rent for $25 and checks should be madde payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.

____________________________________________________________________

DO YOU SHOP AT KROGER? IF YOU DO YOU CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS!!!

Little Lambs receives a percentage of your purchases when you register your Kroger Plus Card number at www.kroger.com/communityawards. Register today!

________________________________________________________________________________

STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS MORE STEPHEN MINISTERS!!

Please consider going through the training! It is very beneficial.

And please consider becoming a Stephen Minister. It has been a huge help and benefit to our congregation for the last 13 years, and I would love to see it grow!

Call me at 636-359-1061 to let me know you're interested. Or go to www.stephenministry.org to learn more about it.

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GENERAL PRAYER

For BOB RUHL as he continues to struggle greatly to get better. He is still in New Florence Care Center.

For PAM BUELTMANN as she recovers from a broken hip at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehab in Washington.

For JOYCE PIETZSCHKE as she is recovering from pneumonia and intestinal issues. She Is now in Parklane Rehab in Wentzville.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from a severe kidney infection at home.

For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been placed on hospice care due to cancer. She is at home.

For DENNIS PERREY, who is recovering at home from a very serious tractor and brush hog accident. He has 6 broken ribs, both lungs were punctured and, 2 vertebrae were cracked.

Book fair is canceled

The book fair scheduled for today and tomorrow is canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Little Lambs

Daily Email: Tuesday, September 20, 2016

DEVOTION: Amos 6:1-7 (NIV)

"Woe to the Complacent"

6 Woe to you who are complacent in Zion,
    and to you who feel secure on Mount Samaria,
you notable men of the foremost nation,
    to whom the people of Israel come!
²Go to Kalneh and look at it;
    go from there to great Hamath,
    and then go down to Gath in Philistia.
Are they better off than your two kingdoms?
    Is their land larger than yours?
³You put off the day of disaster
    and bring near a reign of terror.
⁴You lie on beds adorned with ivory
    and lounge on your couches.
You dine on choice lambs
    and fattened calves.
⁵You strum away on your harps like David
    and improvise on musical instruments.
⁶You drink wine by the bowlful
    and use the finest lotions,
    but you do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph.
⁷Therefore you will be among the first to go into exile;
    your feasting and lounging will end.

Whoa, wait a minute. I thought God wants us to be comfortable. I thought God wants us to be at ease. Didn't Jesus say, "Come to me..... and I will give you rest"?

Here's the deal folks. If we look for peace, comfort and rest in anything but Christ, we will never get it. Oh, we might be physically comfortable for a while. We may have our nice houses, with our beautifully manicured lawns and landscaping on the outside, and easy chairs and beautiful cabinets and countertops on the inside. The trouble is that it is like putting lipstick on a pig if there is no peace or security in Christ.

The Israelites had this problem of complacency. They had it good. The Lord had delivered them from all their enemies and they were living high on the hog in the promised land. They had prosperity. They had physical safety. They seemingly had it all going on. On the inside though they were wrecked. They had no regard for God or the blessings he had given them or the mercy and grace he ad for them. They disregarded God and so they had lost their real security.

We could say that this is what is happening in our own nation, but instead off pointing to the people outside of us, we first need to look inward. On what are you basing your "security"? Is it on your finances? Is it on your health? Is it on how the people around you see you? Or is it on Christ alone?

Have you become complacent when it comes to Christ? Have you neglected and disregarded your praise and honor of him in search of something more comfortable, or shiny, or exciting, or entertaining?

I strongly encourage you to seek the Lord, to get to worship, to repent of your complacency and renew your zeal for the Lord that you would not lose sight of Him all together.

Let us pray: Lord, keep me from becoming complacent as the Israelites did, and when I do, shake me out of it, so that I don't lose sight of you. Amen.

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CALENDAR
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Council meeting 7pm
Wed- Ladies Aid Noon; Choir 7
Thurs- Karate 6-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6:30pm
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am; Men leave for men's retreat
Sat- St John's booth at the Fall Festival downtown Noon-9pm; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Basement reserved all afternoon
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Addie Hoelscher 11- Savannah Masters

Ushers- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke

Altar- Set up- Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up- Lois Boeger

Elders- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Jim Rahn

Greeters- 8:30- John and Joanne Hachtel; 11- Dave and Lil Winter

Lay Readers- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Jim Rahn

Piano- Sat- Molly Hendershot

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30- Schaumbergs
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What does the word "Hallelujah" mean? Praise the Lord! It is actually three Hebrew words together. "Hallel" = praise "u" = the, and "jah" = Lord as in "Yah" weh.

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TODAY'S QUIZ: What were the four beasts that Daniel saw in his vision?

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NEWS!!!!

LITTLE LAMBS IS HAVING AN "USBOURNE BOOK FAIR" TODAY AND TOMORROW 12-3:30pm.

It is open to the public!!

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HELP IS STILL NEEDED FOR ST. JOHN'S CONCESSION BOOTH AT THE FALL FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY!!

__________________________________________________________________________________

MEN'S RETREAT IS THIS WEEKEND!

You can still go if you want to. Cost is $55! Call or text me at 636-359-1061 or reply to this email.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

OKTOBERFEST IS OCTOBER 1!!

Where? St. John's

What? a genuine Oktoberfest with real German food, bier, polka, games, bounce houses, and lots of fun!!

When? 4-10pm on October 1

What is needed? There are a lot of supplies and volunteers that are needed to make this happen! Call or text Kelsey @ 573-803-7826 to volunteer or to find out what is still needed.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 9am-2pm!

Vendors should reserve their table through the church office 456-2888. Tables rent for $25 and checks should be madde payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.

____________________________________________________________________

DO YOU SHOP AT KROGER? IF YOU DO YOU CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS!!!

Little Lambs receives a percentage of your purchases when you register your Kroger Plus Card number at www.kroger.com/communityawards. Register today!

________________________________________________________________________________

STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS MORE STEPHEN MINISTERS!!

Please consider going through the training! It is very beneficial.

And please consider becoming a Stephen Minister. It has been a huge help and benefit to our congregation for the last 13 years, and I would love to see it grow!

Call me at 636-359-1061 to let me know you're interested. Or go to www.stephenministry.org to learn more about it.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYER

For BOB RUHL as he continues to struggle greatly to get better. He is still in New Florence Care Center.

For PAM BUELTMANN as she recovers from a broken hip at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehab in Washington.

For JOYCE PIETZSCHKE as she is recovering from pneumonia and intestinal issues. She Is now in Parklane Rehab in Wentzville.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from a severe kidney infection at home.

For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been placed on hospice care due to cancer. She is at home.

For DENNIS PERREY, who is recovering at home from a very serious tractor and brush hog accident. He has 6 broken ribs, both lungs were punctured and, 2 vertebrae were cracked.

Daily Email: Monday, September 19, 2016

DEVOTION: Note: (I'll let the Psalm speak for itself today)

Put Not Your Trust in Princes

Psalm 146

Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord, O my soul!
²I will praise the Lord as long as I live;
I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.

³Put not your trust in princes,
in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.
⁴When his breath departs, he returns to the earth;
on that very day his plans perish.

⁵Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob,
    whose hope is in the Lord his God,
⁶who made heaven and earth,
    the sea, and all that is in them,
who keeps faith forever;
⁷    who executes justice for the oppressed,
    who gives food to the hungry.

The Lord sets the prisoners free;
⁸    the Lord opens the eyes of the blind.
The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down;
    the Lord loves the righteous.
⁹The Lord watches over the sojourners;
    he upholds the widow and the fatherless,
    but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.

¹⁰The Lord will reign forever,
your God, O Zion, to all generations.
Praise the Lord!

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CALENDAR
Mon- Confirmation 5-6:15; NO HOLY YOGA
Tues- Quilters 9-2; Council meeting 7pm
Wed- Ladies Aid Noon; Choir 7
Thurs- Karate 6-7:30; Lutheranism 101 6:30pm
Fri- Assemble newsletter 9am; Men leave for men's retreat
Sat- St John's booth at the Fall Festival downtown Noon-9pm; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Basement reserved all afternoon
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Addie Hoelscher 11- Savannah Masters

Ushers- Scott and Alex Heitgerd, Bob and Tom Linke

Altar- Set up- Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up- Lois Boeger

Elders- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Randy Sweet; 11- Jim Rahn

Greeters- 8:30- John and Joanne Hachtel; 11- Dave and Lil Winter

Lay Readers- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Jim Rahn

Piano- Sat- Molly Hendershot

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Kathy Fischer; 8:30- Schaumbergs
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YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What are Sheol and Abaddon? Other, more devilish, words for hell. (Thanks Doug Herzog)

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TODAY'S QUIZ: What does the word "Hallelujah" mean?

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NEWS!!!!

HELP IS STILL NEEDED FOR ST. JOHN'S CONCESSION BOOTH AT THE FALL FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY!!

__________________________________________________________________________________

MEN'S RETREAT IS THIS WEEKEND!

You can still go if you want to. Cost is $55! Call or text me at 636-359-1061 or reply to this email.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

OKTOBERFEST IS OCTOBER 1!!

Where? St. John's

What? a genuine Oktoberfest with real German food, bier, polka, games, bounce houses, and lots of fun!!

When? 4-10pm on October 1

What is needed? There are a lot of supplies and volunteers that are needed to make this happen! Call or text Kelsey @ 573-803-7826 to volunteer or to find out what is still needed.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 9am-2pm!

Vendors should reserve their table through the church office 456-2888. Tables rent for $25 and checks should be madde payable to St. John's Ladies Aid.

____________________________________________________________________

DO YOU SHOP AT KROGER? IF YOU DO YOU CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS!!!

Little Lambs receives a percentage of your purchases when you register your Kroger Plus Card number at www.kroger.com/communityawards. Register today!

________________________________________________________________________________

STEPHEN MINISTRY NEEDS MORE STEPHEN MINISTERS!!

Please consider going through the training! It is very beneficial.

And please consider becoming a Stephen Minister. It has been a huge help and benefit to our congregation for the last 13 years, and I would love to see it grow!

Call me at 636-359-1061 to let me know you're interested. Or go to www.stephenministry.org to learn more about it.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL PRAYER

For PAM BUELTMANN as she recovers from a broken hip at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehab in Washington.

For JOYCE PIETZSCHKE as she is recovering from pneumonia and intestinal issues. She Is now in Parklane Rehab in Wentzville.

For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who is recovering from a severe kidney infection at home.

For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been placed on hospice care due to cancer. She is at home.

For DENNIS PERREY, who is recovering at home from a very serious tractor and brush hog accident. He has 6 broken ribs, both lungs were punctured and, 2 vertebrae were cracked.

For BOB RUHL, who is recovering from heart surgery and infections at New Florence Care Center for the next month.

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Date: 2016/09/16 1:46 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: Peggy Privett <pprivett@warrencountymo.org>
Subject: Adult Flu Shot Clinics

Adult Flu Shot Clinics
Age 65 and older High Dose Vaccine available
(Ages 18 and younger are by appointment only, Call 636-456-7474)

Warren County Health Department
101 Mockingbird Lane Suite 100
Warrenton, Mo 63383

Monday Sept. 19 1-3pm

Thursday Oct. 6 9-11am

Thursday Oct. 20 1-3pm

$25 Cash/check/credit card/debit card
($2 processing fee on each credit card or debit card)
No cost if Medicare Part B is PRIMARY (Must bring card)

Sorry, we are unable to bill any private or supplemental insurance.

Peggy Privett

Warren County Health Dept.

636-456-7474 fax 636-456-4966

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PUBLISHED BY THE MISSOURI DISTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH—MISSOURI SYNOD September 16, 2016

Mission Mondays: All Nations Church, University City

All Nations Church, believes baptism is God's promise to do something for you. Recently the church baptized six individuals during a Baptism Bash! Read more. . .

LCMS President, Officers and Boards Installed
Taken from The Reporter and written by Roger Drinnon

LCMS Missouri District President Rev. Dr. R. Lee Hagan (left) extends "the hand of fellowship" to Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison as Harrison is installed to be the church body's president for the next triennium. Harrison was elected to a third three-year term as LCMS president earlier this year. (LCMS/Frank Kohn)

Lutherans from across the Synod and some international guests converged here Sept. 10 for a Service of Installation for the LCMS president, the vice-presidents, other officers and board and commission members of the Synod, at historic Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Miami Street.

For the service, the Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Gray Jr., director of LCMS Black Ministry, preached about acknowledging one's own sin, as one reaches out to lost sinners with the Gospel — echoing the Synod's 2016 convention theme, "Upon this Rock: Repent, Confess, Rejoice." Read more . . .

Zion Lutheran Church in Macon, Celebrates 150th Anniversary

Zion Lutheran Church of Macon, MO, will celebrate its 150th anniversary on Sunday, September 18.

Celebration Sunday activities will include a 10 a.m. morning service with worship led by former pastor Rev. Wray Offermann, an organ recital from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. featuring Mr. Kent Oexman, and an afternoon Celebration Service at 4:00 p.m. with Dr. Dale A. Meyer, Concordia Seminary president and former radio host of The Lutheran Hour and television host of On Main Street, as speaker. A meal will follow the afternoon service.

Rev. Offermann is currently Associate Pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Decatur, IL. Zion in Macon was his first parish assignment, and he served Zion from 1971 until 1976.

Mr. Kent Oexman, a Lutheran church organist since 1978, is also a technical consultant to the Johannus Organ Builders of Ede, The Netherlands. He led the team which installed Zion's Johannus organ in 2007. A resident of Peculiar, Missouri, he returns to Zion to present a sacred concert of church organ music.)

Search for Assistant to the President for Lutheran Church Extension Fund

The Missouri District has begun a process to search for a new Assistant to the President for Lutheran Church Extension Fund. What we are looking for is an individual with a strong business acumen coupled with a strong servant heart for the ministry of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. The staff member would work collaboratively with the Missouri District staff and with the national Lutheran Church Extension Fund offices. The person would assist congregations in the investment and loan process and promotion of LCEF services. There would be regular travel within the state of Missouri to meet with congregational staff and leaders regarding LCEF resources. This position is accountable to the President of the Missouri District. Those who are interested should contact Michelle Christ ( michelle.christ@mo.lcms.org) to request a copy of the position description or to submit a resume and three references by September 30, 2016.

Announcements/Other News

The first of five Missouri District E2 Conferences will be held this Saturday, September 17 from 8 am – noon at Saxony Lutheran High School located at 2004 Saxony Drive, Jackson, MO 63755. The cost is $10 per registrant.

The purpose of the conference will be to encourage, equip and connect volunteers in our congregations through practical presentations, partnerships and networking.

If you have not had the chance to pre-register online, you still will be able to attend. You may walk-in the day of the conference and register/pay at the door.

Four additional conferences will be held over the next few weeks if you are not able to attend this Saturday's conference. The dates and locations are listed below.

Click on the date/location below for more information and to register.

Locations:

Grace Place Wellness Church Worker Retreat
October 17-21, Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale MO

The Missouri District is partnering with Grace Place Wellness to host a retreat for active church workers. It will be held at Big Cedar Lodge on Oct. 17 – 21, 2016. The 5-day, 4-night retreat will be held at Big Cedar Lodge, a grand wilderness resort, reminiscent of lavish, turn-of-the-century Adirondack hunting lodges, but with all the modern conveniences. The only cost for the participants is a $250 registration fee and transportation to and from the retreat facility. Meals and lodging included. There are seven spots open so first come, first serve. CLICK HERE to register.

2016 Missouri District Pastors' Conference
District Pastors will meet at Tan-Tar-A in Osage Beach on October 31 - November 1 for the Missouri District Pastors' conference "God's Gift of Marriage in Troubled Times." CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

Christian Friends of New Americans' GOLF BENEFIT

Tuesday, October 11, 2016
#1 Norwood Hills Country Club Drive, St. Louis, MO 63121
Church worker discounts available. Gift your favorite church worker!
Click here for more information.

Lutheran Prayer Breakfast
The Missouri District is partnering with a number of Lutheran agencies to sponsor this year's Lutheran Prayer Breakfast. The speaker this year will be Rev. Walt Wangerin Jr. The breakfast will be held October 12 from 7:00-9:00 a.m. at Orlando Events and Conference Center. Cost is $25 per person. Payment options include - send note including your name (and the names of any guests) along with your check to: The Lutheran Prayer Breakfast, c/o Angie Sutton at Lutheran Senior Services, 1150 Hanley Industrial Ct. St. Louis, MO 63144. Make check payable to Lutheran Senior Services. Or contact Angie Sutton at 314.262.8217 or Angie.Sutton@LSSLiving.org to make your reservation and arrange for payment.

Missouri District Junior High Fall Retreat Rescued

October 28 - 30

The Missouri District Lutheran Jr High Retreat is returning this fall around the theme, "Rescued". Our focus this year is on baptism and the blessings we receive from this awesome gift of God.

Our presenter & worship leader is Rev. Joel Beyer, the pastor at Community Lutheran Church near San Diego, CA. And……The Relentless Project is returning to provide our music!

CLICK HERE for more information and to register!

Missouri District Mission Summit – Save the Date – June 3, 2017
The Missouri District will be hosting a Mission Summit next year at Concordia Seminary in partnership with LCMS Office of National Mission, Concordia Seminary, Lutheran Hour Ministries, Lutheran Church Extension Fund and Send Me St. Louis. The summit will feature Lutheran Hour Speaker, Rev. Greg Seltz presenting the keynote address. There will also be practical sessions and inspirational presentations to equip congregational leaders for reaching out to their community. Mark your calendars and plan to be there!

Family Shield Ministries Benefit Dinner

Family Shield Ministries Benefit Dinner is Saturday, October 8 at Webster Gardens Lutheran Church in Webster Groves, Mo.
Rev. Gregory Seltz of Lutheran Hour is the keynote speaker on the theme "Go First into the Home" (Matthew 28:19-20). The cuisine will be prepared by Executive Chef, Christopher Desens, and students from The Culinary Institute of St. Louis.

Family Shield airs its weekly radio program on 53 stations throughout the United States and is a Recognized Service Organization of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. In St. Louis the radio program is aired on Saturday's from 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. on AM 1320 KSIV. Tickets are $35 per person and tables of eight are available in advance. The deadline for reservations is October 3. To learn more email witnesstofamily@gmail.com or go to www.familyshieldministries.com.

Hammond M-3 Organ Donation
Donation of a Hammond M-3 organ is available for a congregation or church group in need of an organ. The serial number is 148058, and it operates from any standard US electrical outlet. Current owner resides in Affton, MO and the organ can be inspected/played in her condo. Please contact Glen Wildermuth at (314) 603-0312 if interested.